CWT-101 Certified Wireless Technician — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A technician performs a packet capture and sees many 802.11 Probe Request frames but few Probe Responses. This suggests:
- The AP is overloaded and dropping management frames (Correct answer)
- The SSID is hidden and not responding to directed probes
- Clients are passively scanning only
- Normal Wi-Fi behavior with no issues
Correct answer: The AP is overloaded and dropping management frames
If an AP is heavily loaded or experiencing resource exhaustion, it may fail to respond to client probe requests in a timely manner.
Question 2: What is 802.11r (Fast BSS Transition) and how does it benefit wireless clients?
- A power-saving protocol that turns off radios between beacons
- A standard for higher data rates on 5 GHz
- A roaming protocol that pre-authenticates clients with neighboring APs to reduce handoff latency (Correct answer)
- A security standard requiring WPA3 encryption
Correct answer: A roaming protocol that pre-authenticates clients with neighboring APs to reduce handoff latency
802.11r enables fast BSS transition by pre-authenticating clients with neighboring APs, significantly reducing the roaming handoff time to support real-time applications.
Question 3: What can cause dropped wireless connections?
- Weak signal or interference (Correct answer)
- Strong firewall
- Encrypted traffic
- Too much bandwidth
Correct answer: Weak signal or interference
Dropped wireless connections are commonly caused by a weak Wi-Fi signal, which occurs when a device is too far from the access point or obstructed by physical barriers. Interference from other electronic devices or neighboring Wi-Fi networks can also disrupt the signal, leading to disconnections. Addressing these factors is key to stable connectivity.
Question 4: What documentation is MOST critical to maintain for safety compliance in the Certified Wireless Technician field?
- Employee vacation schedules
- Annual revenue reports
- Client marketing preferences
- Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs
Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs are essential safety documentation for demonstrating compliance.
Question 5: After replacing a failed AP, roaming clients do not reconnect to the new AP. The most likely cause is:
- The replacement AP is using a different SSID profile (Correct answer)
- The replacement AP's IP address is on the wrong VLAN
- The replacement AP is broadcasting on the wrong channel
- The replacement AP has a different MAC address than the original
Correct answer: The replacement AP is using a different SSID profile
If the SSID profile or WLAN configuration on the replacement AP does not match the rest of the network, clients will not associate.
Question 6: What does RSSI measure in wireless networks?
- Signal strength at the receiver (Correct answer)
- Frequency width.
- Packet size.
- Bandwidth usage.
Correct answer: Signal strength at the receiver
RSSI stands for Received Signal Strength Indicator, which is a measurement of the power level of a Wi-Fi signal as received by a client device. It provides an indication of how strong the wireless signal is at that specific location. A higher (less negative) RSSI value generally signifies a stronger and more reliable connection.
Question 7: What is the MOST effective way for new CWT professionals to build competency?
- Combining formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing professional development (Correct answer)
- Focusing solely on advanced topics
- Studying certification materials exclusively
- Learning through trial and error
Correct answer: Combining formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing professional development
Building competency requires formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing development.
Question 8: How does QoS (Quality of Service) help network optimization?
- Blocks low-bandwidth devices
- Prevents data encryption
- Prioritizes important network traffic (Correct answer)
- Increases overall bandwidth
Correct answer: Prioritizes important network traffic
QoS (Quality of Service) is a set of technologies that manage and prioritize network traffic to ensure that critical applications and services receive the necessary bandwidth and low latency. By assigning higher priority to traffic like voice calls or video streaming, QoS prevents congestion from less time-sensitive data. This optimization improves the user experience for essential services by ensuring consistent performance.
Question 9: Which 802.11 feature uses the physical carrier sense mechanism and a network allocation vector (NAV) to avoid collisions?
- CSMA/CD
- TDMA
- CSMA/CA (Correct answer)
- FDMA
Correct answer: CSMA/CA
CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) uses both physical sensing and a virtual NAV timer to reduce the probability of collisions in wireless networks.
Question 10: Which 802.11 amendment introduced the Robust Security Network (RSN) framework?
- 802.11e
- 802.11n
- 802.11ac
- 802.11i (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 802.11i
802.11i defined the RSN framework, mandating CCMP/AES encryption and replacing the flawed WEP standard.
Question 11: When conducting a risk assessment for CWT operations, which factor should receive the HIGHEST priority?
- Time required for safety training
- Probability and severity of potential harm (Correct answer)
- Convenience for daily operations
- Cost of implementing safety measures
Correct answer: Probability and severity of potential harm
The probability and severity of potential harm are the primary factors in risk assessment.
Question 12: A client's Wi-Fi connection drops every 60 minutes at exactly the same interval. What is the most likely cause?
- Client power-saving mode activating
- RF interference from DECT phones
- AP channel change due to DFS radar detection
- DHCP lease expiration and renewal failure (Correct answer)
Correct answer: DHCP lease expiration and renewal failure
Exactly timed disconnections at a fixed interval strongly suggest a DHCP lease expiration issue where the renewal is failing.
Question 13: What is the maximum standard cable run length permitted for PoE power delivery?
- 150 meters
- 50 meters
- 100 meters (Correct answer)
- 75 meters
Correct answer: 100 meters
PoE power delivery follows the same 100-meter (328 ft) maximum cable run as standard Ethernet, beyond which voltage drop and data signal degradation become problematic.
Question 14: What distinguishes a Certified Wireless Technician certified professional from a non-certified practitioner?
- There is no meaningful difference
- Certified professionals only work in larger organizations
- Certification validates competency through standardized assessment against benchmarks (Correct answer)
- Certified professionals always have more experience
Correct answer: Certification validates competency through standardized assessment against benchmarks
Certification provides objective validation of competency through standardized assessment.
Question 15: A technician is optimizing channel reuse in a 2.4 GHz deployment. Which set of non-overlapping channels should be used?
- 1, 4, 8
- 1, 6, 11 (Correct answer)
- 2, 7, 12
- 1, 5, 9
Correct answer: 1, 6, 11
Channels 1, 6, and 11 are the only three non-overlapping 20 MHz channels in the 2.4 GHz band in North America.
Question 16: Which IEEE standard originally defined Power over Ethernet (PoE), delivering up to 15.4W per port?
- IEEE 802.3bt
- IEEE 802.11ac
- IEEE 802.3at
- IEEE 802.3af (Correct answer)
Correct answer: IEEE 802.3af
IEEE 802.3af was the first IEEE standard to define PoE, specifying up to 15.4W of power per port at the PSE.
Question 17: What is the function of a firewall in a wireless network?
- To boost Wi-Fi speed
- To block all traffic
- To filter and protect network traffic (Correct answer)
- To reroute DNS
Correct answer: To filter and protect network traffic
A firewall acts as a security barrier in a wireless network, monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predefined security rules. Its function is to filter out malicious data, block unauthorized access attempts, and protect the network from various cyber threats. This ensures that only legitimate and safe traffic can pass through, safeguarding network resources and data.
Question 18: What does VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) indicate in an antenna system?
- The amount of RF power reflected due to impedance mismatch (Correct answer)
- The antenna's operating temperature range
- The polarization of the antenna
- The frequency range of the antenna
Correct answer: The amount of RF power reflected due to impedance mismatch
VSWR measures the ratio of reflected to forward power caused by impedance mismatch between the antenna and transmission line, with 1:1 being ideal.
Question 19: What does the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) use to improve upon WEP's weaknesses?
- SAE Dragonfly handshake
- AES-CCMP with 128-bit keys
- GCMP-256 encryption
- Per-packet key mixing and a message integrity check (Michael MIC) (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Per-packet key mixing and a message integrity check (Michael MIC)
TKIP added per-packet key mixing, a sequence counter, and the Michael MIC to address WEP's static key and integrity vulnerabilities.
Question 20: What is the function of the 802.11r amendment in a WLAN?
- Adds support for 5 GHz channels
- Increases maximum transmit power
- Enables fast BSS transition (fast roaming) between APs (Correct answer)
- Defines mesh networking protocols
Correct answer: Enables fast BSS transition (fast roaming) between APs
802.11r defines Fast BSS Transition, reducing roaming latency by pre-authenticating clients before they fully move to a new AP.
Question 21: What is the MOST effective way for new CWT professionals to build competency?
- Combining formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing professional development (Correct answer)
- Learning through trial and error
- Studying certification materials exclusively
- Focusing solely on advanced topics
Correct answer: Combining formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing professional development
Building competency requires formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing development.
Question 22: What is the Friis transmission equation used to calculate?
- The channel capacity of a wireless link
- The bit error rate at a given SNR
- The noise figure of a receiver
- The received signal power given transmit power, antenna gains, and distance (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The received signal power given transmit power, antenna gains, and distance
The Friis transmission equation calculates the power received by an antenna given the transmitted power, antenna gains, wavelength, and separation distance.
Question 23: What is the primary purpose of a PoE splitter?
- To convert PoE to wireless charging for mobile devices
- To increase PoE output beyond the rated standard wattage
- To split one PoE port into multiple non-PoE data ports
- To separate power from data so non-PoE devices can use PoE infrastructure (Correct answer)
Correct answer: To separate power from data so non-PoE devices can use PoE infrastructure
A PoE splitter separates the DC power from the data signal on an Ethernet cable, providing a standard data port and a separate DC power connector for non-PoE-capable devices.
Question 24: A wireless technician discovers that a client is sending 802.11 probe requests with randomized MAC addresses. What is the security purpose of this client behavior?
- To prevent tracking of the device's physical location across Wi-Fi networks (Correct answer)
- To bypass MAC address filtering on corporate APs
- To initiate a de-authentication against the connected AP
- To test multiple SSIDs simultaneously
Correct answer: To prevent tracking of the device's physical location across Wi-Fi networks
MAC address randomization during scanning prevents third parties from correlating probe requests to a specific device over time.
Question 25: Why is co-channel interference (CCI) a significant concern when deploying multiple access points using the same channel?
- It only affects 5 GHz networks, not 2.4 GHz
- It reduces the physical range of each access point
- It causes APs to automatically reboot
- APs on the same channel compete for air time, degrading throughput for all connected clients (Correct answer)
Correct answer: APs on the same channel compete for air time, degrading throughput for all connected clients
Co-channel interference occurs when multiple APs share the same channel, causing them to contend for medium access and reducing overall network throughput.
Question 26: When conducting a risk assessment for CWT operations, which factor should receive the HIGHEST priority?
- Cost of implementing safety measures
- Probability and severity of potential harm (Correct answer)
- Time required for safety training
- Convenience for daily operations
Correct answer: Probability and severity of potential harm
The probability and severity of potential harm are the primary factors in risk assessment.
Question 27: Which personal protective equipment (PPE) principle applies to ALL CWT certified professionals regardless of their specific role?
- PPE is only necessary during formal inspections
- Any PPE will provide adequate protection
- PPE is optional if experienced in the field
- PPE must be properly fitted, maintained, and replaced as needed (Correct answer)
Correct answer: PPE must be properly fitted, maintained, and replaced as needed
Regardless of experience level, PPE must be properly fitted, regularly maintained, and replaced when worn or damaged.
Question 28: What is the PRIMARY purpose of obtaining CWT certification in Certified Wireless Technician?
- To bypass educational requirements
- To demonstrate verified competency and adherence to professional standards (Correct answer)
- To guarantee employment
- To satisfy a personal achievement goal
Correct answer: To demonstrate verified competency and adherence to professional standards
Certification demonstrates verified competency and adherence to professional standards.
Question 29: Which risk management approach is MOST effective for CWT professionals when evaluating potential workplace hazards?
- Delegating all safety decisions to management
- Proactive hazard identification and assessment (Correct answer)
- Reactive analysis after incidents occur
- Relying solely on historical accident data
Correct answer: Proactive hazard identification and assessment
Proactive hazard identification and assessment allows professionals to identify and mitigate risks before incidents occur.
Question 30: Which statement BEST describes the relationship between Certified Wireless Technician certification and industry evolution?
- Requirements evolve periodically to reflect advances in knowledge and practice (Correct answer)
- Changes only occur when government mandates them
- Certification requirements never change
- Requirements become less stringent over time
Correct answer: Requirements evolve periodically to reflect advances in knowledge and practice
Certification requirements evolve to keep pace with professional and technological advances.
Question 31: What is the PRIMARY purpose of obtaining CWT certification in Certified Wireless Technician?
- To guarantee employment
- To demonstrate verified competency and adherence to professional standards (Correct answer)
- To bypass educational requirements
- To satisfy a personal achievement goal
Correct answer: To demonstrate verified competency and adherence to professional standards
Certification demonstrates verified competency and adherence to professional standards.
Question 32: Which personal protective equipment (PPE) principle applies to ALL CWT certified professionals regardless of their specific role?
- PPE must be properly fitted, maintained, and replaced as needed (Correct answer)
- PPE is only necessary during formal inspections
- PPE is optional if experienced in the field
- Any PPE will provide adequate protection
Correct answer: PPE must be properly fitted, maintained, and replaced as needed
Regardless of experience level, PPE must be properly fitted, regularly maintained, and replaced when worn or damaged.
Question 33: What is the MOST effective way for new CWT professionals to build competency?
- Studying certification materials exclusively
- Learning through trial and error
- Focusing solely on advanced topics
- Combining formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing professional development (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Combining formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing professional development
Building competency requires formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing development.
Question 34: What is the primary purpose of conducting a wireless site survey before deploying a WLAN?
- To identify RF coverage, interference, and optimal AP placement (Correct answer)
- To purchase the correct number of access points
- To configure SSID names before installation
- To register the network with the FCC
Correct answer: To identify RF coverage, interference, and optimal AP placement
A site survey identifies RF coverage gaps, interference sources, and optimal access point placement to ensure reliable wireless connectivity.
Question 35: Which antenna type radiates power equally in all horizontal directions, making it ideal for open-area deployments?
- Sector antenna
- Omnidirectional antenna (Correct answer)
- Parabolic dish antenna
- Yagi directional antenna
Correct answer: Omnidirectional antenna
An omnidirectional antenna radiates RF energy uniformly in a 360-degree horizontal pattern, making it suitable for central placement in open environments.
Question 36: In Certified Wireless Technician practice, what is the FIRST step when a safety hazard is identified in the workplace?
- Continue working and report at end of shift
- Immediately secure the area and report the hazard (Correct answer)
- Wait for a supervisor to notice the issue
- Document it for the next safety audit
Correct answer: Immediately secure the area and report the hazard
When a safety hazard is identified, the immediate priority is to secure the area to prevent injury and report the hazard through proper channels.
Question 37: What is the maximum power output per port at the PSE specified by IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)?
- 30 watts (Correct answer)
- 25.5 watts
- 60 watts
- 15.4 watts
Correct answer: 30 watts
IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) doubled the original PoE power ceiling, specifying a maximum of 30W per port at the power sourcing equipment.
Question 38: Which 802.11 feature allows a client to roam between APs without re-running a full 802.1X authentication?
- 802.11w (Protected Management Frames)
- 802.11r (Fast BSS Transition) (Correct answer)
- 802.11v (BSS Transition Management)
- 802.11k (Radio Resource Management)
Correct answer: 802.11r (Fast BSS Transition)
802.11r pre-negotiates key material between APs, enabling a client to reassociate with a new AP in as few as two frames.
Question 39: Which statement BEST describes the relationship between Certified Wireless Technician certification and industry evolution?
- Requirements evolve periodically to reflect advances in knowledge and practice (Correct answer)
- Changes only occur when government mandates them
- Requirements become less stringent over time
- Certification requirements never change
Correct answer: Requirements evolve periodically to reflect advances in knowledge and practice
Certification requirements evolve to keep pace with professional and technological advances.
Question 40: What is the role of a wireless LAN controller (WLC) in managing client associations in a centralized deployment?
- The WLC replaces the DHCP server in all enterprise networks
- The WLC centralizes AP configuration, enforces policies, and can manage load balancing and roaming decisions across all APs (Correct answer)
- The WLC assigns IP addresses directly to all wireless clients
- The WLC only manages security certificates and has no role in client association
Correct answer: The WLC centralizes AP configuration, enforces policies, and can manage load balancing and roaming decisions across all APs
A WLC centralizes management of lightweight APs, enabling consistent policy enforcement, coordinated roaming, and load balancing across the entire wireless infrastructure.
Question 41: A wireless network uses 802.11ac Wave 2. A technician wants to maximize throughput by serving multiple clients simultaneously on the same channel. Which technology enables this?
- Beamforming
- TWT (Target Wake Time)
- OFDMA
- MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) (Correct answer)
Correct answer: MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO)
MU-MIMO introduced in 802.11ac Wave 2 allows an AP to transmit to multiple clients simultaneously using spatial stream separation.
Question 42: A WLAN controller shows a 'hidden node' problem between two clients. Which 802.11 mechanism is designed to mitigate this issue?
- DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Map)
- APSD (Automatic Power Save Delivery)
- RTS/CTS (Request to Send / Clear to Send) (Correct answer)
- ACK timeout adjustment
Correct answer: RTS/CTS (Request to Send / Clear to Send)
RTS/CTS reserves the wireless medium before transmitting, alerting hidden nodes that cannot hear each other to defer their transmissions.
Question 43: In Certified Wireless Technician, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting regular safety drills and exercises?
- To evaluate employee performance reviews
- To satisfy insurance requirements only
- To ensure personnel can respond effectively in emergencies (Correct answer)
- To reduce daily workload
Correct answer: To ensure personnel can respond effectively in emergencies
Regular safety drills ensure that all personnel are prepared to respond effectively during actual emergencies.
Question 44: What is the effect of setting the minimum basic rate too low (e.g., 1 Mbps) on a busy WLAN?
- Legacy clients consume more airtime, reducing performance for all users (Correct answer)
- Faster overall network throughput for all clients
- Improved roaming behavior for 802.11r clients
- Reduced co-channel interference between APs
Correct answer: Legacy clients consume more airtime, reducing performance for all users
Lower minimum basic rates allow legacy clients to stay connected at slow rates, consuming excessive airtime and degrading the entire cell's capacity.
Question 45: Which value represents the minimum acceptable SNR for a voice-grade WLAN deployment?
- 25 dB (Correct answer)
- 15 dB
- 10 dB
- 40 dB
Correct answer: 25 dB
A minimum SNR of 25 dB is generally recommended for voice applications to ensure low latency and packet loss.
Question 46: A CWT candidate is asked about the CSMA/CA mechanism. What does the 'CA' stand for and why is it used in Wi-Fi instead of collision detection?
- Collision Avoidance; wireless nodes cannot detect collisions while transmitting (Correct answer)
- Carrier Attenuation; signals are weakened before sending to avoid overlap
- Channel Access; each channel must be accessed sequentially
- Collision Authentication; all frames must be authenticated before transmission
Correct answer: Collision Avoidance; wireless nodes cannot detect collisions while transmitting
Wi-Fi uses collision avoidance because a transmitting node cannot simultaneously listen for collisions on the half-duplex wireless medium.
Question 47: What encryption algorithm does WPA3-Personal use to replace the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) handshake?
- Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) (Correct answer)
- TKIP
- MS-CHAPv2
- RC4
Correct answer: Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE)
WPA3-Personal replaces PSK with SAE (Dragonfly handshake), providing forward secrecy and resistance to offline dictionary attacks.
Question 48: Which encryption standard is most secure for Wi-Fi?
- AES (Correct answer)
- WEP
- DES
- TKIP
Correct answer: AES
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is currently the strongest and most secure encryption standard widely used for Wi-Fi networks, particularly with WPA2 and WPA3 protocols. It employs robust cryptographic algorithms that are highly resistant to brute-force attacks and other forms of decryption. WEP and TKIP have known vulnerabilities, making AES the recommended choice for protecting wireless communications.
Question 49: In a WPA2-Enterprise deployment, what is the primary role of the PMK (Pairwise Master Key)?
- It seeds the 4-Way Handshake to derive the PTK used for data encryption (Correct answer)
- It encrypts the RADIUS shared secret
- It is used directly to encrypt all unicast data frames
- It authenticates the AP to the WLAN controller
Correct answer: It seeds the 4-Way Handshake to derive the PTK used for data encryption
The PMK is derived from 802.1X authentication and serves as the input to the 4-Way Handshake, which produces the PTK for frame encryption.
Question 50: In Certified Wireless Technician practice, what is the FIRST step when a safety hazard is identified in the workplace?
- Immediately secure the area and report the hazard (Correct answer)
- Continue working and report at end of shift
- Document it for the next safety audit
- Wait for a supervisor to notice the issue
Correct answer: Immediately secure the area and report the hazard
When a safety hazard is identified, the immediate priority is to secure the area to prevent injury and report the hazard through proper channels.
Question 51: An enterprise WLAN uses 802.1X. A client presents credentials to the AP, which forwards them to an authentication server. What role does the AP play in this architecture?
- Authenticator (Correct answer)
- Authentication Server
- RADIUS proxy
- Supplicant
Correct answer: Authenticator
In 802.1X, the AP acts as the Authenticator, relaying EAP messages between the supplicant (client) and authentication server.
Question 52: What is the difference between a predictive site survey and a physical (active/passive) site survey?
- There is no meaningful difference between the two methods
- A predictive survey is performed after installation; a physical survey is done before
- A predictive survey uses software modeling to simulate RF propagation before installation; a physical survey measures actual signals on-site (Correct answer)
- A predictive survey uses expensive hardware; a physical survey uses only free apps
Correct answer: A predictive survey uses software modeling to simulate RF propagation before installation; a physical survey measures actual signals on-site
Predictive surveys use floor plans and RF modeling software to simulate coverage before deployment, while physical surveys measure real signal levels in the actual environment.
Question 53: A Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) AP is installed in a warehouse, but clients only connect at 802.11n rates. What is the most likely reason?
- Wi-Fi 6 is incompatible with warehouse environments
- The AP's MIMO streams are set to 1x1
- The client devices do not support 802.11ax (Correct answer)
- The AP is operating on the 6 GHz band exclusively
Correct answer: The client devices do not support 802.11ax
Clients can only negotiate the highest rate mutually supported; if client NICs are 802.11n-only, they will connect at 802.11n rates regardless of AP capability.
Question 54: What documentation is MOST critical to maintain for safety compliance in the Certified Wireless Technician field?
- Client marketing preferences
- Employee vacation schedules
- Annual revenue reports
- Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs
Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs are essential safety documentation for demonstrating compliance.
Question 55: In Certified Wireless Technician, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting regular safety drills and exercises?
- To ensure personnel can respond effectively in emergencies (Correct answer)
- To satisfy insurance requirements only
- To reduce daily workload
- To evaluate employee performance reviews
Correct answer: To ensure personnel can respond effectively in emergencies
Regular safety drills ensure that all personnel are prepared to respond effectively during actual emergencies.
Question 56: Which tool can assess overall Wi-Fi network health?
- Router manual
- Word processor
- Network monitoring software (Correct answer)
- Web browser
Correct answer: Network monitoring software
Network monitoring software is an essential tool for assessing the overall health and performance of a Wi-Fi network. It can track various metrics such as signal strength, channel utilization, connected clients, data throughput, and error rates. By providing real-time data and historical trends, this software helps identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and optimize network configurations for better efficiency and reliability.
Question 57: Which foundational principle is MOST important for success in Certified Wireless Technician?
- Maintaining minimum certification requirements
- Commitment to continuous learning, ethical practice, and quality outcomes (Correct answer)
- Specializing in only one narrow area
- Maximizing financial returns
Correct answer: Commitment to continuous learning, ethical practice, and quality outcomes
Success requires continuous learning, ethical practice, and focus on quality outcomes.
Question 58: In RF propagation, what term describes signal power loss due to distance in free space?
- Reflection loss
- Free-space path loss (Correct answer)
- Diffraction loss
- Absorption loss
Correct answer: Free-space path loss
Free-space path loss (FSPL) is the reduction in signal power as it travels through free space, increasing with both frequency and distance.
Question 59: Which regulatory body allocates RF spectrum and sets EIRP limits for unlicensed devices in the United States?
- Wi-Fi Alliance
- FCC (Correct answer)
- IETF
- IEEE
Correct answer: FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates RF spectrum allocation and establishes maximum EIRP limits for unlicensed devices in the US under Part 15 rules.
Question 60: Which risk management approach is MOST effective for CWT professionals when evaluating potential workplace hazards?
- Relying solely on historical accident data
- Proactive hazard identification and assessment (Correct answer)
- Reactive analysis after incidents occur
- Delegating all safety decisions to management
Correct answer: Proactive hazard identification and assessment
Proactive hazard identification and assessment allows professionals to identify and mitigate risks before incidents occur.
CWT-101 Certified Wireless Technician
The CWT-101 exam validates foundational knowledge of wireless networking, covering RF hardware, 802.11 standards, WLAN equipment, and organizational wireless deployment goals. It is administered by CWNP for entry-level wireless technicians.
Exam Rules
- You can skip questions and return to them later
- Flag questions for review before submitting
- No feedback shown until you submit the entire exam
- Unanswered questions count as wrong — answer everything
- 10 pretest questions are mixed in and don't affect your score
- Timer auto-submits when time runs out
- Your progress is auto-saved every 30 seconds